The Sound of Music | | Cast : | Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer | | Director : | Robert Wise | | Studio : | Fox Home Entertainme | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | January 01, 1965 | | DVD Released Date : | August 13, 2002 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | G (General Audience) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | classic musical | Content
 | This movie is okay, but don't ask any teens to watch it. I have to admit, it is a rather charming musical. Older people (I say that with the highest amount of respect)will probably enjoy along with young kids and Julie Andrews fans. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | Pure Magic | Content
| This is a timeless tale of a novice nun named Maria (Julie Andrews) who is sent to be a governess for the seven von Trapp children. Their father, the autocratic widowed Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer), is big on authority and discipline; he uses whistles to call them, has them line up by age, wear uniforms, etc. But the arrival of the freewheeling Maria changes all of that. She introduces spirit, fun, and best of all music back into the house. The true tearjerker is when the Captain joins his children in singing the title song to the Baroness (Eleanor Parker). She not only captures the hearts of his seven children, but ends up capturing the captain's heart as well. The attraction is immediate, but it's not until later in the movie that the attraction is realized with the breathtaking 'Laendler'. That does not, however, mean it's not present. Try the scene where Maria and the Captain are yelling at each other- can you say sexual tension? The impending Anschluss adds an element of danger to the story, and the acerbic Baroness keeps the story from being too sugary.
I am a definite devotee of this film. Christopher Plummer makes a dashing Captain, Richard Haydn is an irreverent Max Dettweiler, and Eleanor Parker gives another splendid performance as the Baroness.
But it's Julie Andrews who steals the show. She *is* Maria, wholly and completely. With her breathtaking voice and superb acting skills, she takes this glorious film to a whole new dimension. This film is without a doubt the best musical ever made. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 09, 2005 | | Summary | Wholesome & Sweet | Content
| This movie is so sweet, it will make your teeth ache. The Von Trapps, headed by Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews are quite possible the most British family in the history of Austria. Nothing wrong with being British, of course, but I never once believe the Von Trapps are Austrians. Also, it seems a bit unimaginative to sing half the songs all over again in the 2nd half of the movie. Did the song writing juices dry up? Fiddler on the Roof is 3 hours and wall to wall songs and not one sung twice. Its a fun movie w a small handful of extremely enjoyable hummable tunes and a good solid message of family values, honor, loyalty and morality. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 08, 2005 | | Summary | Julie Andrews in the way we love her | Content
| From time to time the movie is a little bit trashy. But still I like it. It's not my favorite movie with Julie Andrews. But the songs are classic, the scenery aswell and the final like a thriller. Just great classical movie! A+++ |
| Rating | | | Date | June 29, 2005 | | Summary | One of Jullie Andrews Best Films | Content
| The sound of music is about a nun Maria (Jullie Andrews) who leaves the convent to become a governess for a large number of Kids and their retired army father.Their father is dating a beautiful woman...Until Maria gets a crush on the father.And the oldest daughter is dating a boy never knowing that when the Nazis take over their country he will work against capturing them.They fortunately escape with a little help from Marias old convent friends.This is a lovely movie everyone should see.Watch for Angela Cartwright from Lost In Space. |
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